Toasted Orzo Pilaf

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  tablespoons butter
• 1  cup orzo pasta
• 3  cups canned chicken broth
• 6  scallions
• 6  large button mushrooms
• 1⁄2 cup pine nuts
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped fresh Italian parsley
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in medium saucepan.
2. Add orzo and stir until pasta is toasted, about 3-5 minutes.
3. Add broth, bring to a boil and cook pasta until done; drain.
4. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a sauté pan.
5. Add scallions and mushrooms and cook until crisp-tender.
6. Add pine nuts, salt and pepper to taste.
7. Stir in the cooked orzo and fresh parsley, and heat through.